Only non-European residents can travel with a Eurail Pass. If you’re a European resident you can travel with an Interrail Pass. Read more

The Eurail Pass is valid for travel with participating train, ferry and public transport companies. Read more

Most high-speed and night trains require a reservation at an additional cost. Read more

You need to activate your Eurail Pass within 11 months of the issue date. You can do this at a European train station, or online using our free activation service at checkout.

All traveler names are printed on a single Saver Pass, so you need to travel together.

Children under 4 travel for free and do not need a Eurail Pass. You may be asked to sit a child under 4 on your lap during busy times.

Children aged 4 to 11 travel for free with a Child Pass. A child must be accompanied at all times by at least one person with an Adult Pass or Adult Saver Pass. This doesn’t have to be a family member and can be anyone over 18.

Up to 2 children can travel with 1 adult. For example, when 2 adults are traveling, they can take 4 children with them.

If more than 2 children are traveling with 1 adult, a separate Youth Pass needs to be purchased for the additional children.

Travelers aged 12 to 27 can travel with a Youth Pass.

A 1st class Family Pass is valid in both 1st and 2nd class coaches.

All standard Eurail Passes are refundable or exchangeable if they are returned unused. Read more

The Eurail FREE Days Offer runs from February 1 until March 31, 2017 (inclusive).

Promotional Eurail Passes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Read more

What is Eurail?

Eurail is your key to discovering Europe. Hop and off many of Europe’s trains by simply showing your Eurail Pass. Sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular views as you move from one top destination to the next on board Europe’s trains. Arrive in the city center ready to uncover rich history, thriving culture and diverse cuisine.

Frequently asked questions

What is a travel day?

A travel day is a 24 hour period within which you can travel on trains with your Eurail Pass. It lasts from 12:00 a.m. (midnight) to 11:59 p.m. on the same calendar day. On each travel day, you have access to the train networks where your Eurail Pass is valid.

A pass with a validity of 3, 4, 5 or 8 days within 1 month means that you're free to choose any 3, 4, 5 or 8 travel days within the overall validity period of 1 month. These travel days are flexible, so you can decide on the go when you use them. Choose the pass with the number of travel days that best fits your travel plans.

Example: You are planning to travel in Italy and visit Rome, Florence, and Venice. You don't need 8 travel days for this trip, because all of these cities can be reached in a day. So instead, you buy a 3 days within 1 month pass, which is cheaper and suits your trip better.

Are reservations included in my Pass?

No, reservations are not included in your Eurail Pass. Train reservations are required on most high-speed and all night trains. It's often possible to avoid reservations by taking regional trains instead.

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